The Kitchen Cook - PT

About the role

TravelCenters of America offers a convenient, one-stop shopping experience to our customers. Each location has a plethora of dining options which gives our guests the variety they look for. The Cook is a key member of the restaurant team responsible for preparing and presenting quality food to guests so that we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!

Responsibilities

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on great customer service
• Perform prep cook tasks such as washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients
• Perform grill cook tasks, such as setting up broiler, fryer and grill stations according to the line check sheets
• Prepare all products to the specifications requested by guests and follow plate presentation guides
• Maintain equipment per operating standards
• Prioritize your work according to the restaurant and guest needs
• Build strong communication and rapport with leaders and co-workers
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team!

Previous food service experience a plus

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

Skills

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow recipes and cooking instructions accurately

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

401(k) with a company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel

Opportunity for growth and advancement

Pay

$14.00 - 15.00 per hour

Schedule

Flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays

Additional Information

Typical Physical Demands: In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment: While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. The employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

Disclaimer: This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.